Paragon PC-620-1 manual

Operator’s Manual PC-620-1 & PC-620-2 Tabletop Ultrasonic Cleaners[...]

Warranty Ultrasonic Cleaners, when used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and under normal use, are guaranteed for two years after date of shipment. Within the period guaranteed, we will repair or replace free of charge, at our sole discretion, all parts that are defective because of material or workmanship, not including costs for r[...]

Contents Front Warranty Cover 1 Safety Precautions 3 Introduction 3 PC620 General Information 4 Accessories 4 Unpacking Your Cleaner 4 Installing Your Cleaner 5 Equipment Specifications 6 How Ultrason ic Cleaning Works 7 Operating Your Cleaner 7 Before You Start 7 Explanation of Controls 8 Getting Ready 8 Cleaning Items 9 Optimizing Your Cleaner 10[...]

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1 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Before using your Ultrasonic Cleaner, please read and thoroughly understand these safety precautions. Failure to follow them may result in serious personal injury or property damage. To avoid electrical shock: • Do unplug from power source before filling or emptying the tank. • Do keep the switches and th[...]

2 Safety Precautions To prevent damage to the cleaner: • Do change your solution regularly. • Do not operate the cleaner dry. • Do not place parts or containers directly on the bottom of the cleaning tank; use a tray, wire hook or other device to suspend items. Failure to comply may cause transducer damage and will void your warranty. • Do [...]

3 Introduction Introduction PC620 General Information This PC-620 ultrasonic cleaner is available in two models; the unheated PC-620-1 and the heated PC-620-2. Each model is constructed using durable industrial style 44 kHz transducers. These provide increased cleaning power and ensure uniform cleaning activity throughout the bath. Both models have[...]

4 Introduction Accessories For Your Cleaner A stainless steel cover and solid wall-perforated bottom parts basket are available for both models. Consult your distributor for price and delivery. Unpacking Your Cleaner Please check your cleaner and its carton carefully for any external or internal damage. If you find damage, contact your shipping car[...]

5 Introduction Equipment Specifications Model Tank Volume Tank Size Overall Size Weight Heater Power Input Power PC620R-1 PC620R-2 2.75 gal. (8.5 L) L: 19.5” W: 5.8” D: 6” L: 20.3” W: 6.3” H: 10.5” 23 lbs. (10.5Kg) None 180 Watts 115 V 1.4A 115 V 3.1A PC-620E-1 PC620E-2 2.75 gal. (8.5 L) L: 19.5” W: 5.8” D: 6” L: 20.3” W: 6.3”[...]

6 Introduction How Ultrasonic Cleaning Works Ultrasonic sound is sound transmitted at frequencies generally beyond the range of human hearing. In your ultrasonic cleaner, ultrasonic sound ( sonics) is used for cleaning materials and parts. This is how it works: As the sound waves from the transducer radiate through the solution in the tank, they ca[...]

7 Operating Your Cleaner Operating Your Cleaner If this is the first time you are using the cleaner, please read this whole section before proceeding. Before You Start Cleaning Operating Your PC-620-1 or PC-620-2 Cleaner Explanation of Controls Control Function ULTRASONIC POWER SWITCH Activates and de-activates ultrasonic cavitation in the tank HEA[...]

8 Operating Your Cleaner Getting Ready Step Action 1 Select your cleaning chemistry (check with your chemical supplier for solution effects on metals). 2 Allowing for the volume of the parts you will be cleaning and cleaning chemistry, fill the tank with warm tap water to the operating level (one inch from the top). 3 Add cleaning chemistry to the [...]

9 Operating Your Cleaner Optimizing Your Cleaner Tanks Cleaning - check the tank for contamination whenever you change solution. If necessary, remove contaminants with a nonabrasive cloth and water. Emptying - always unplug the cleaner before emptying the tank. Dispose of the contents in an environmentally responsible way. Filling - always unplug t[...]

10 Operating Your Cleaner Application Hints First time cleaning - first experiment with one piece, then proceed with the remainder. Solution level - Be sure to maintain solution level within one inch of the tank top. Surface activity will vary with liquid level. Load size - It is faster and more efficient to run several small loads rather than a fe[...]

11 Operating Your Cleaner Cleaning Solutions Solution Types Water-based solutions are either slightly acidic or alkaline. They include detergents , soaps and industrial cleaners designed to remove specific soils. Acidic water-based solutions : remove rust, tarnish or scale. They range from mild solutions that remove tarnish, to concentrated, inhibi[...]

12 Operating Your Cleaner Change the cleaning solution periodically. Cleaning solutions can become contaminated with soil particles which coat the tank bottom. This coating dampens the ultrasonic action and reduces cleaning efficiency. Certain solutions will cavitate better than others . Contact your local distributor for further information. Heat [...]

13 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your cleaner does not operate satisfactorily, please check the tables below for possible causes before calling your authorized service center. Problem Cause What to do Cleaner will not start. Cleaner not plugged in properly. Circuit board fuse blown Plug into functioning electrical outlet. . Call nearest author[...]

14 Troubleshooting Performance Check your cleaner periodically to test the level of activity of the ultrasonic cavitation. Frequency of testing will depend on your use of the cleaner, however, we suggest running this test monthly. Glass Slide Test You will need the following equipment: • Frosted microscope glass slide (1” x 3”), such as ESCO [...]

15 Troubleshooting The ultrasonics will begin immediately to remove the lead from the slide. All lead should be removed within 10 seconds. If your cleaner passes this test, its ultrasonic cavitation is acceptable. Service With normal use, your Ultrasonic Cleaner should not require servicing. However, if it fails to operate satisfactorily, first try[...]

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